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chapmadl · 07-11-2009, 10:14 AM

As reported on homepage.

I have been reading posts on Camaro5 for a very long time now. I thought I would finally register so I could share some pics of what's left of my Camaro after hitting a tree. The accident occurred one day after picking up my black 2SS/RS from the dealer.

Broke my back, both of my wrists, my ankle, and suffered a concussion. I guess I'm just glad I'm alive.

Unfortunately, we don't know for sure since I had a concussion. It happened in the middle of the day when I was driving my Camaro and my girlfriend was a couple miles behind following me in my old Trailblazer. We were taking the Trailblazer to my mother since she had purchased it from me.

I'm glad I'm alive and very thankful nobody else was hurt. I spent two weeks in the hospital, but at least now I get to lay in a hospital bed at home, rather than at the hospital, and have a lot of people that are taking very good care of me. I do miss my car though, I was looking forward to one hell of a summer.

I really wish I didn't suffer a concussion so I could remember. All I will probably ever have is theories at this point as apparently nobody witnessed the accident. I can tell you for sure that I wasn't getting on it, or drunk, etc. Possibly I fell asleep or swerved to miss something, but I don't think I will ever know. The car was brand new and I refused to drive it hard while I was breaking in the engine. Shoot, I didn't even go over the speed limit when I was out on the interstate.

I am definitely thankful for all the airbags the car is equipped with, as this likely prevented more severe injuries.

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ljustin293 · 07-11-2009, 10:15 AM

are you ok???

chapmadl · 07-11-2009, 10:21 AM

Broke my back, both of my wrists, my ankle, and suffered a concussion. I guess I'm just glad I'm alive.

CWI · 07-11-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chapmadl

Broke my back, both of my wrists, my ankle, and suffered a concussion. I guess I'm just glad I'm alive.

It looks like a total loss, good thing you're not. How did this happen?

chapmadl · 07-11-2009, 10:37 AM

Unfortunately, we don't know for sure since I had a concussion. It happened in the middle of the day when I was driving my Camaro and my girlfriend was a couple miles behind following me in my old Trailblazer. We were taking the Trailblazer to my mother since she had purchased it from me.

67 Convertible · 07-11-2009, 10:41 AM

If you were knocked out, you may never know what happened. I nailed a pole in 1976 with my '72 Monte Carlo. Was unconscious for 3 days, hospital for 10 days, broken jaw, etc etc. To this day, 33 years later, I have no memory of the accident, or how it happened. Luckily I was alone as the engine was in the passenger side front seat.

Sorry for your loss, at least your alive!!

ljustin293 · 07-11-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chapmadl

Broke my back, both of my wrists, my ankle, and suffered a concussion. I guess I'm just glad I'm alive.

wow..Thank God you're alive

JoeySS/RS · 07-11-2009, 10:46 AM

So that was your car ... very sorry to hear about that, but at least for the main part you are okay. It's not easy having a broken back, broke mine early this year snowboarding and it took a good 8 weeks for me to recover, but its not quite the same.

Insurance should take care of the car.

Do you mind me asking what happend to cause you to hit the tree? Did you loose control, tried avoiding something or someone, or just poor conditions?

This will be my first time driving a car with this much power, the previous was an M3 with 333hp and a fair bit of pick up. Just worried about the back breaking loose and having full control. Will be taking it easy for the first few months and nothing stupid on public roads.

KJS · 07-11-2009, 10:51 AM

and were wondering what and how this happened. But ONE DAY AFTER DELIVERY - O M G !!! Your girlfriend must have had a heart attack when she came upon the wreck.
Sorry for your loss and hope you have a complete recovery.

Looks like (again) the strength and intergrity of this car is a life saver....

chapmadl · 07-11-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

If you were knocked out, you may never know what happened. I nailed a pole in 1976 with my '72 Monte Carlo. Was unconscious for 3 days, hospital for 10 days, broken jaw, etc etc. To this day, 33 years later, I have no memory of the accident, or how it happened. Luckily I was alone as the engine was in the passenger side front seat.

Sorry for your loss, at least your alive!!

I'm glad I'm alive and very thankful nobody else was hurt. I spent two weeks in the hospital, but at least now I get to lay in a hospital bed at home, rather than at the hospital, and have a lot of people that are taking very good care of me. I do miss my car though, I was looking forward to one hell of a summer.

MB2010CC · 07-11-2009, 10:51 AM

Wow. That is impressive. Sorry about the car. But be very very happy you were able to post the pics today. That looks like it could have been a lot worse for you. Hope you fully recover from all of your injuries.

Chevyrocker · 07-11-2009, 10:56 AM

My God man! Glad to hear you survived.

Indpowr · 07-11-2009, 10:58 AM

As it was previously stated we say the photos a few weeks ago. Almost a 100 posts of speculation of your age, what happened, etc, etc...

Can you tell us how you lost control to hit the tree?
Glad to hear your okay.

Now that we found out everyone is okay we love to hear the "rest of the story"

chapmadl · 07-11-2009, 11:27 AM

I really wish I didn't suffer a concussion so I could remember. All I will probably ever have is theories at this point as apparently nobody witnessed the accident. I can tell you for sure that I wasn't getting on it, or drunk, etc. Possibly I fell asleep or swerved to miss something, but I don't think I will ever know. The car was brand new and I refused to drive it hard while I was breaking in the engine. Shoot, I didn't even go over the speed limit when I was out on the interstate.

I am definitely thankful for all the airbags the car is equipped with, as this likely prevented more severe injuries.

07-11-2009, 10:14 AM	#1
chapmadl Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Homer, IL Posts: 19	My Chevy Camaro vs. Tree As reported on homepage. I have been reading posts on Camaro5 for a very long time now. I thought I would finally register so I could share some pics of what's left of my Camaro after hitting a tree. The accident occurred one day after picking up my black 2SS/RS from the dealer. Broke my back, both of my wrists, my ankle, and suffered a concussion. I guess I'm just glad I'm alive. Unfortunately, we don't know for sure since I had a concussion. It happened in the middle of the day when I was driving my Camaro and my girlfriend was a couple miles behind following me in my old Trailblazer. We were taking the Trailblazer to my mother since she had purchased it from me. I'm glad I'm alive and very thankful nobody else was hurt. I spent two weeks in the hospital, but at least now I get to lay in a hospital bed at home, rather than at the hospital, and have a lot of people that are taking very good care of me. I do miss my car though, I was looking forward to one hell of a summer. I really wish I didn't suffer a concussion so I could remember. All I will probably ever have is theories at this point as apparently nobody witnessed the accident. I can tell you for sure that I wasn't getting on it, or drunk, etc. Possibly I fell asleep or swerved to miss something, but I don't think I will ever know. The car was brand new and I refused to drive it hard while I was breaking in the engine. Shoot, I didn't even go over the speed limit when I was out on the interstate. I am definitely thankful for all the airbags the car is equipped with, as this likely prevented more severe injuries.

07-11-2009, 10:41 AM	#6
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	If you were knocked out, you may never know what happened. I nailed a pole in 1976 with my '72 Monte Carlo. Was unconscious for 3 days, hospital for 10 days, broken jaw, etc etc. To this day, 33 years later, I have no memory of the accident, or how it happened. Luckily I was alone as the engine was in the passenger side front seat. Sorry for your loss, at least your alive!! __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

07-11-2009, 10:51 AM	#9
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	We saw you pix posted a week or two ago... and were wondering what and how this happened. *But ONE DAY AFTER DELIVERY - O M G !!!* Your girlfriend must have had a heart attack when she came upon the wreck. Sorry for your loss and hope you have a complete recovery. Looks like (again) the strength and intergrity of this car is a life saver.... __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset Last edited by KJS; 07-11-2009 at 11:02 AM.

07-11-2009, 10:51 AM	#11
MB2010CC Back in Black Drives: 2010 Black 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 172	Wow. That is impressive. Sorry about the car. But be very very happy you were able to post the pics today. That looks like it could have been a lot worse for you. Hope you fully recover from all of your injuries. __________________ Currently Drives: Purple 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. Nicknamed The Purple People Eater NOT ANYMORE!!!(Which is exactly why I am getting a 2010 Chevy Camaro )

07-11-2009, 10:56 AM	#12
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	My God man! Glad to hear you survived. __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

07-11-2009, 10:15 AM	#2
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	are you ok???

07-11-2009, 10:21 AM	#3
chapmadl Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Homer, IL Posts: 19	Broke my back, both of my wrists, my ankle, and suffered a concussion. I guess I'm just glad I'm alive.

07-11-2009, 10:37 AM	#5
chapmadl Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Homer, IL Posts: 19	Unfortunately, we don't know for sure since I had a concussion. It happened in the middle of the day when I was driving my Camaro and my girlfriend was a couple miles behind following me in my old Trailblazer. We were taking the Trailblazer to my mother since she had purchased it from me.

07-11-2009, 10:46 AM	#8
JoeySS/RS Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS / RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 87	So that was your car ... very sorry to hear about that, but at least for the main part you are okay. It's not easy having a broken back, broke mine early this year snowboarding and it took a good 8 weeks for me to recover, but its not quite the same. Insurance should take care of the car. Do you mind me asking what happend to cause you to hit the tree? Did you loose control, tried avoiding something or someone, or just poor conditions? This will be my first time driving a car with this much power, the previous was an M3 with 333hp and a fair bit of pick up. Just worried about the back breaking loose and having full control. Will be taking it easy for the first few months and nothing stupid on public roads.

07-11-2009, 10:58 AM	#13
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	As it was previously stated we say the photos a few weeks ago. Almost a 100 posts of speculation of your age, what happened, etc, etc... Can you tell us how you lost control to hit the tree? Glad to hear your okay. Now that we found out everyone is okay we love to hear the "rest of the story"

07-11-2009, 11:27 AM	#14
chapmadl Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Homer, IL Posts: 19	I really wish I didn't suffer a concussion so I could remember. All I will probably ever have is theories at this point as apparently nobody witnessed the accident. I can tell you for sure that I wasn't getting on it, or drunk, etc. Possibly I fell asleep or swerved to miss something, but I don't think I will ever know. The car was brand new and I refused to drive it hard while I was breaking in the engine. Shoot, I didn't even go over the speed limit when I was out on the interstate. I am definitely thankful for all the airbags the car is equipped with, as this likely prevented more severe injuries.

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